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PREPARING YOUR EULOGY

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Your Name
Your Telephone number
Your Email

THE FUNERAL

When is it (time and date)?
Where isbeing held?What (if any) is the deceased’s link to venue?
Any additional details on the service / day

THE CONTEXT FOR YOUR EULOGY

Who else will be speaking?
What areas are they likely to cover?
Who will introduce you?
Do you have any specific details about where you will be speaking from in relation to your audience / the congregation?

YOUR SPEAKING STYLE

What proportion of the eulogy would you like to be sincere and what proportion lighter/funny?
Are you, by nature, shy or extrovert?
How nervous will you be when you stand up to speak?
Do you have any experience of public speaking?
How long would you like to speak for?

KEY MESSAGE

If there was one sentiment to get across in your eulogy what would it be?

AUDIENCE / CONGREGATION

How many people will be there?
How many of them will know you?
What will the approximate balance be between family / friends/colleagues of the deceased?
What would the collective impression of the deceased be?

THE DECEASED

What was his / her name and age?
How did you know him / her? When did you meet him / her?
Where was he / she born?
Do you have any amusing stories about him / her as a toddler/young child (include any bizarre hobbies and interests)?
Where did he / she go to school (and university if relevant)?
What was his / her first job?
What did he / she do professionally?
Whatwere his / her main interests/hobbies?
Can you describe his/her personality in three words?
How would you describe him/ her physically?
How would his / her familyand friends describe him?
Can you give an example of a great story or two that you were involved in with him / her?
If there was a theme to hold your description of him / her together, what would it be?
Any other nostalgic stories of your friendship / relationship I can work in?
Did he / she have a favourite book / film / play / author / team / player / singer / band etc that would resonate with the audience?
What was his / her most positive influence on other people?
What was his / her most irritating habit?
What annoyed him or her above all else?
Was there a time in his / her life when they were so obviously at their peak?
What made them particularly happy?
What made them particularly sad?
How did they die? Was it expected?

THE DECEASED’S FAMILY

Who are they (other siblings, parents, kids etc), how close are they?
Who else needs mentioning in your speech – with an emphasis on their importance in the deceased’slife?

TABOO SUBJECTS

What can’t we mention?

OTHER

Are there subjects not covered above that you know will amuse / interest/resonate your audience? Please give me as much detail as possible.

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